Privacy Policy

At Ricky Vernio, your privacy matters. We respect your trust and want you to feel confident when visiting our website or joining a membership, including the Film Club or Patron (opera stories) tiers.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Personal info: Name, email address

• Payment info: Processed securely through Squarespace or PayPal

• Membership content: Comments, messages, or profile information

• Website usage data: Cookies or analytics to improve your experience

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us:

• Deliver membership content (videos, stories, updates)

• Send announcements or membership-related updates

• Improve the website and membership experience

3. Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or share your personal information.

• Payment processors handle transactions securely.

• Analytics and email services may access anonymized or aggregated data to help us improve functionality.

4. International Members

If you join from outside the U.S.:

• Your data may be processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from your home country.

• EU members: You can opt out of marketing communications and manage your data preferences by contacting us.

5. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data and rely on secure payment processors for transactions. No system is 100% secure, but we do our best to safeguard your information.

6. Your Rights

You may contact us to:

• Request a copy of your personal information

• Correct any inaccuracies

• Request deletion of your data

We value your trust and take your privacy seriously. If you have any questions about your data or membership, don’t hesitate to reach out: we’re happy to help.